The Amherst County slugger and catcher isn't going far to continue her softball career once her Lady Lancer days are over.
- Mark Hand
Residents filled the Nelson Heritage Center for the 2026 Nelson County DemFest on Saturday to show their support for former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello in his bid to win back the 5th congressional seat.
- Bryson Gordon
Get this week's Lynchburg-area high school volleyball scores in one home here.
- Bryson Gordon
The top contenders in the Seminole District all arrive to league play coming off impressive showings so far this season, plus more Week 3 takeaways.
- Justin Faulconer
The unforgettable images and news footage of the devastation in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, Lynchburg police officer Brian Smith lived, breathed and survived — because he was there.
- Bryson Gordon
The Jug Bowl takes center stage as Seminole District play gets underway. See the full Week 4 schedule for Lynchburg-area teams inside.
- DAVID VELAZQUEZ The Daily Progress
Incumbent Republican Rep. John McGuire says he won't debate Democratic challenger Tom Perriello until he says he's sorry he accused him of insider trading.
- DAVID VELAZQUEZ The Daily Progress
Incumbent Republican Rep. John McGuire says he won't debate Democratic challenger Tom Perriello until he says he's sorry he accused him of insider trading.
- From staff reports
Lynchburg and several surrounding localities are pulling the plug on Flock cameras amid growing concerns about privacy and surveillance. Here's what's driving the decisions — and what happens next.
- Justin Faulconer
The Amherst County Fair will return for four evenings of rides, activities, exhibits, contests, music, food and fun at the fairgrounds on Sweet Briar Drive in Amherst starting Sept. 10 and lasting through Sept. 13.
- Don Davis
Trying to grow grass where a stump was ground? Columnist Don Davis says leftover wood particles could be robbing the soil of nitrogen.
- Justin Faulconer
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution Sept. 1 honoring and remembering the life of Amherst town resident Michael Driskill, who was serving on the town council when he died July 22 at age 79.
- From staff reports
Coverage from The News & Advance and New Era-Progress about the death of Avriel Hooks in Amherst County in 2023. Michael Perry III has been charged with murder in the case.
- ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch
There are now 47 localities seeking an additional 1% sales tax on a referendum measure this coming Election Day, according to the state elections department.
- SAM MOSTOW The Roanoke Times
Ben Cline, Beth Macy, Mark Warner and Bert Mizusawa all marched in a parade and gathered for a rally after.
- CHARLES WILBORN Danville Register & Bee
The Democratic nominee looking to unseat U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-5th District, brought his campaign to Danville on Friday to host a discussion on healthcare in rural Southside Virginia.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the passage of time and how my experiences of the world and my children’s are so vastly different, even though we move through this world together for a time.
- From staff reports
A data center is proposed near Madison Heights Town Center — and it was filed the same day Amherst County changed its rules for such projects. Here are five things to know about the proposal, the public opposition and the legal question now facing the county.
- Don Davis
Columnist Don Davis says cooler nights are coming, and that means it’s time to prepare lawns, gardens and houseplants for fall.
- Bryson Gordon
After starring in Liberty High's football season opener, Nasear Johnson was named The News & Advance's first Athlete of the Week of the fall sports season.
- Matthew Perschall
Whether you want to see circus performers, enjoy a variety of rides or watch some mutton busting, the Amherst County Fair has you covered through Sunday the 13th.
- Bryson Gordon
Ranking and predicting the top six Lynchburg-area high school football games on the Week 3 schedule.
- Bryson Gordon
Get this week's Lynchburg-area high school volleyball scores in one home here.
- Justin Faulconer
Due to various legal and logistical issues, a jury trial scheduled for Oct. 5 in the case of a Lynchburg husband accused of aggravated murder in his estranged wife’s death in Amherst County is continued.
- From staff reports
Drought conditions have pushed flows in the Buffalo River, the Town of Amherst’s drinking water source, to some of their lowest levels in years. Find out why officials are preparing to tap Thrasher Lake if conditions worsen as an emergency backup.